24 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
1
Six hundred cadets and a 50-piece band from Staunton Institute will pitch tents on Rouss Spring Park grounds during the apple festival encampment starting May third.
The Friendship Fire Company announces plans to host guests during the Apple Blossom Festival on May 4 and 5. Eight firemen’s organizations are invited, including Alexandria and Staunton fire departments and others from Harrisburg, Hagerstown, Keyser, and Brunswick. The Keyser Band will join the visit, with officers meeting tomorrow to finalize travel by automobile.
Major R. T. Barton in Richmond reports that Chairman Shirley of the State Highway Commission orders the Front Royal Washington highway opened May 3 to 6 for the Apple Blossom Festival. The under construction section will be temporarily passable to ease Winchester festival traffic.
The state auditor of public accounts sent the tangible and intangible property and money listing interrogatories to C. W. Trenary city revenue commissioner. Forms were updated by the last General Assembly and a new filing period starts next week as deputies Crawford and Kremer begin calls on residents. A penalty of 10 percent of taxes due, minimum $2, applies for 1926 returns not filed by August 15.
Mrs. Hermidas Major, 39, and her three sons Francis 11 Ernest 8 and Victor 5 burned to death in a home fire in Adams Massachusetts early today. Her husband is seriously burned. A lost sheep lined coat is requested for return.
Chicago reports expected strong demand for the 1926 new domestic wheat crop as July delivery rises about 6 cents from May, while weekly price changes vary. Trade centers on July, with European needs and a 75,000,000 bushel Canadian surplus seen as factors. conditions in Kansas and the Plains offset by Missouri River supplies and corn belt wet weather.
Washington April 24 The weather outlook for the coming week begins with generally fair conditions Monday through midweek, followed by a period of showers toward the latter half. Temperatures start cool, rise to warmer midweek, then cool again toward week’s end.
Winchester residents plan to motor to Frederick Maryland for the Holy Name Society parade. About 15 000 marchers are expected with thousands more spectators. Fifteen special trains will run from Baltimore and many more from Washington Cumberland and as far west as Pittsburgh. The parade starts at 2 o clock.
Classified brief advertises several compressed air tanks for sale suitable for garages. Interested buyers are told to apply at the Star office.
Voters must pay poll taxes for 1923 and 1925 by May 1 1926 to be eligible in the November congressional election. Robert S. Smith treasurer Fred Co Winchester Wm T Barr treasurer.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company calls a special meeting Monday night April 26 at 8 00 to entertain visiting Fremen during the Apple Blossom Festival Members urged to attend Secretary W Lee Fisher notes this notice
Six room building on S Main Street available for dwelling or business use. Suitable for residence or office space. Apply in person for details and terms.
In PARIS TENN April 24 moonshiners have seized control of the northeastern Henry county district after the murder of Tom Evans a vigilante leader. A $1000 reward for Evans slayer triggered threats that seven more vigilantes will die prompting seven more to flee including Ode Medlock deputy sheriff and J Will Odem former county magistrate. Baptist preacher Rev J B Buchanan helped fund the reward and warned residents as moonshiners moved to enforce their grip on the river bottom area.
Four year old George A. McConville Jr. suffered a third serious accident in 14 days. He set his clothing on fire while playing with matches, his parents extinguished the blaze with pillows, and he was rushed to Franklin Square Hospital. Earlier he had been struck by a car and scalded by boiling water.
America's debt commission met for about ninety minutes in Washington and postponed a ruling on France's new settlement until Monday. Some members voiced hope for an early agreement while not indicating a counter proposal. Ambassador Berenger's proposals, submitted yesterday, extend beyond last summer's Calliaux plan and pleased the commissioners. Also noted were travels of Miss Mary Martin to Keyser West Virginia, and a family trip of Mr and Mrs M N Hunt and daughter Johan to Albany Oregon for relatives before moving west.
Wendell Jackson, a colored youth, escaped from the state reformatory and looted three houses, a store, and a railroad freight car, then stole a car and caused a freight car fire while warming himself. He was captured and held for Fauquier county trial.
The Empire presents a daily change of program with the Margaret Lillie Musical Comedy Company. Each night showcases a different feature film from six two day hits, including Don't, Mer Marriage Vow, The Circle, The Gilded Butterfly, Girl of Gold, and The Wheel, plus daily comedy and news reels. The Margaret Lillie opening is Scream Maggie's Night Out with matinees at 2 30 and 10 15 and prices as usual.
A Washington hearing on Prohibition advances toward its final stage with key testimonies expected. Officials indicate shaping of the policy ahead of a likely decision.
A meeting of the chairmen of all Apple Blossom Festival committees is called for Monday evening April 26 at 8 oclock at the George Washington Hotel headquarters. Directors aim to review completed work and plan remaining tasks to ensure festival success. Also note the S P C A rummage sale inviting residents to donate discarded clothing and goods.
Judge Harrison remains confident the temple park land bill could pass the House before June 1 through suspension of rules or a special rule. Key backers Temple Harrison Swanson push for park inclusion in the Blue Ridge area as Kentucky lawmakers resist, jeopardizing action before adjournment.
Airplanes from the Hampton Roads naval base and Langley Field combed Chesapeake Bay for the body of A. H. Ramage, a prominent oil man who vanished from a steamer en route from Washington to Norfolk last Saturday. Ramage's home was in Virginia.
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